July 26, 2000 was a day I never thought would be really that important, but you truly never know what will happen. Ten years ago Spencer and I meet for the first time on a group date. The date wasn't even set up for us, but for two of our friends. For the date we hiked up to Donut Falls, so last night July 26, 2010 we decided to hike the same hike again. It started raining the moment we got there. We had planned for some rainy weather and had all the kids bring a jacket. Only did we find out after we started hiking that we had forgotten Tyler's at home....Oops! We packed along some Lunchables to eat for dinner.
We didn't go all the way up the falls, because it was really wet, and we didn't want any of the boys to fall. Trevor was a nice big brother, and he gave Tyler his jacket to wear. It really wasn't that cold, but just really wet.
I carried Kairi in our Snugglie and she even ate her bottle in there. She didn't seem to mind it was raining, and loved just being carried around.
Dilan loved playing in the water even though he was soaked!
I couldn't get Bryson to keep he feet out of the water, so I had him stand on this rock for pictures....it worked for a while.
Trevor had to pose while I took his picture...he even did that face on purpose. He is so funny sometimes.
Spencer and all the boys.
Then on the way back down from the falls, Bryson spotted this rock and said it was a submarine. I love to look through a three year olds eyes sometimes.
As we were heading down the canyon we saw a deer on the side of the road. This in my mind made it the most successful hiking trip possible. Deer always make me think of my dad, because he loved when we got to see them when he took us hiking. Even though it rained, this was a really fun thing to do with our family, and we have decided that it will be a tradition we do as a family every year.
Awe! That is a cute family tradition! Love all the funny pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow, 10 years ago you met! I was thinking that I didn't remember what day that was but then I remembered that my niece was born that day. I love that you are going to make this a family tradition now.
ReplyDeleteI certainly remember that night and at the time, I didn't think it was very significant, either! Well...5 kids later... :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you guys did this rain or shine - looks like everyone had fun. I think Trev's face in that photo is so funny, especially because it's on purpose. hehehehe